ENG2516 – Northern Ireland
Course description
Course content
This course examines the development of Northern Ireland, from the province was established in 1921, until today. The main focus of the course will be on the situation in Northern Ireland after ‘the Troubles’ began in 1968, with an aim to provide insight into the political, economic and social aspects of the modern Northern Irish conflict.
The attempts that have been made in recent decades to find a political (peaceful) solution to the conflict will be given particular emphasis.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you will have:
- gained an overview over Northern Irish history since the forming of the province in 1921.
- gained an insight into, and understanding of, the modern conflict in Northern Ireland since 1968 – “the Troubles” – and the attempts which have been made to resolve it.
- learned to analyse central questions relating to Northern Ireland, and its history.
Admission
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English.
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended to have taken either ENG1505 – British Civilisation or a course in European history before starting this course.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with ENG4516 – Northern Ireland: History, Memory and Literature
Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for 10 weeks, 20 hours in all.
Attendance is obligatory at least 8 out of 10 seminars. Additional absences must be justified by documentation to the examination adviser.
You must also hand in a first draft of your paper at a set date. Feedback will be given.
In addition to this, you will prepare an oral presentation together with fellow students for the rest of the class.
All obligatory activities must be approved in the same semester.
Examination
The exam consists of two parts:
- A term paper of approximately 7 standard pages (a standard page consists of 2,300 characters). References and bibliography comes in addition.
- A 2–hour written exam.
A pass mark is required on both parts. You have to take both examination parts in the same semester. The examination parts will be graded separately with a combined final mark. The term paper counts for 70 % of the overall mark, while the written exam counts for 30 %.
Previously given exam assignments
Written examination
The written examination is conducted in the digital examination system Inspera. You will need to familiarize yourself with the digital examination arrangements in Inspera.
Read more about written examinations using Inspera.
Submission in Inspera
You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read more about how to submit in Inspera.
Use of sources and citation
You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
For those who want to retake their exam: Since this exam includes a term paper, you must follow the classes and write a new paper in order to qualify. Admission depends on capacity.
If it's just the written exam you have missed because of illness, it is possible to apply for a postponed exam. Please contact the exam consultant for more information.
Withdrawal from an examination
A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.